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Impact of Learning Transfer-focused Lab Writing Modules to the Writing Instructional Materials by Engineering Lab Instructors

Conference Session: Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Civil Engineering Division
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; John D Lynch, Washington State University; Ken Lulay P.E., University of Portland; Sean St. Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

collaborators attracted close to $1M in research grants to study writing transfer of engineering undergraduates. For technical research, he has a long-standing involvement in research concerned with the manufacturing of advanced composite materials (CFRP/titanium stack, GFRP, nanocomposites, etc.) for marine and aerospace applications. His recent research efforts have also included the fatigue behavior of manufactured products, with a focus on fatigue strength improvement of aerospace, automotive, and rail structures. He has been the author or co-author of over 200 peer-reviewed papers in these areas.Dr. Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology Dr. Riley has been teaching mechanics concepts for over 10 years and

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Client-Focused Technical Writing through Laboratory Report Preparations in Geotechnical Engineering: A Case Study

Conference Session: Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Our Classrooms
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Nirmala Gnanapragasam, Seattle University
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

communicate” as part of homework, laboratory section andcoursework with their peers as audience. In a sophomore level circuits course, as part of ahomework assignment students had to write a user’s manual for PSpice, a circuit simulation software. Writing a User’s Manual is a common task for those entering industry involvingproduct design. In a junior level electronics course lab section, students were required to write amemo to their classmates explaining the behavior of their circuit. This assignment provided anopportunity for the students to explain their circuit to their peers while learning how their peers’circuits worked without having to

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Refining Instructional Modules for Engineering Lab Writing Using a Community of Practice Approach

Conference Session: Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Evaluation, Assessment, & Performance
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Charles Riley, Oregon Institute of Technology; Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Ken Lulay, P.E., University of Portland; John D. Lynch, Washington State University, Vancouver; Sean St. Clair, P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #36811Refining Instructional Modules for Engineering Lab Writing Using aCommunity of Practice ApproachDr. Charles Riley, Oregon Institute of Technology Dr. Riley has been teaching mechanics concepts for over 15 years and has been honored with both the ASCE ExCEEd New Faculty Excellence in Civil Engineering Education Award (2012) and the Beer and Johnston Outstanding New Mechanics Educator Award (2013). While he teaches freshman to graduate- level courses across the civil engineering curriculum, his focus is on engineering mechanics. He im- plements classroom demonstrations at every opportunity as part of a

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A Near-Peer Mentoring Framework for a Civil and Environmental Engineering Curriculum

Conference Session: Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Holistic Students
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Marie Bond, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jeffery R. Roesler, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Arthur R. Schmidt III, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

, two near-peer mentoring programs are described and implemented in thecontext of a large (200+ students) project-based introduction civil and environmental engineering(CEE) course. They were developed to provide sustainable, effective methods for near-peermentoring that could be implemented on a larger scale. The two near-peer mentoringframeworks, targeted mentoring and general mentoring, were developed based on the followingobjectives: 1. Provide first-year mentees with additional project input and technical writing and presentation feedback. 2. Provide first-year mentees additional information about campus life, the curriculum, and professional opportunities based on the experience of current upper-level students. 3. Create

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BOARD # 48: A Study in Rubric Design: De-Coupling Assessment Feedback and Evaluation Scoring for a Technical Writing Assignment

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jennifer Queen Retherford, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Sarah Mobley, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #45661BOARD # 48: A Study in Rubric Design: De-Coupling Assessment Feedbackand Evaluation Scoring for a Technical Writing AssignmentDr. Jennifer Queen Retherford, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Dr. Retherford is an alumna of the University of Nebraska, Omaha, and received her graduate degrees from Vanderbilt University. She currently teaches a variety of courses supporting the department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.Dr. Sarah Mobley, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Sarah J. Mobley is an Associate Teaching Professor in Civil and Environmental

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Syllabi Indicators of Learning Community Supports in Civil Engineering Classrooms

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 1
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jessica Momanyi, William Paterson University; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

learners. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Syllabi Indicators of Learning Community Supports in Civil Engineering ClassroomsAbstractLearning communities in formal educational settings act as support systems for students,facilitating increased motivation, student success, and feelings of belonging. Learningcommunities can be compromised by instructional conditions due to institutional, national, orglobal disruptions, leaving students vulnerable to being disconnected from their peers andinstructors. This study explored the impact of a disruption on instructor facilitation of learningcommunities. The research question was: “How does a disruption impact instructor

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CASE STUDY: Project-based integration of societal context with engineering communication and computational thinking in an upper-level civil and environmental engineering course

Conference Session: Broadening Participation in Civil Engineering
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Megan L. Matthews, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ashlynn S. Stillwell, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

assignments leading up to the technical report,students are asked to either write a draft section for the report and/or revise a previous draftbased on instructor feedback. With each draft section, students were also asked to select anexcerpt from their draft that showcased at least one of the techniques from the Civil EngineeringWriting Project [13] that were covered in class. When revising their drafts, students were askedto provide a statement describing how they addressed the feedback received on their draft. Thepurpose of these statements is to encourage students to reflect and intentionally consider howthey can implement good writing practices.For both the policy memo and Op-Ed assignments, students are assigned to peer review two oftheir

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A Novel Approach to meet the Expectation of Culminating Design Experience

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Capstone Showcase
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Shashi S. Marikunte, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

, energyefficiency, and other modern tools to improve the functionality, or other aspects of the project.Students had the opportunity to review actual construction drawings and work in inter-disciplinary teams to incorporate changes. Students presented their final project in front of amixed audience that included students, faculty, family, and professionals during the CapstoneDesign Conference. A team consisting of faculty and industrial advisory board membersevaluated the communication and technical skills of students during this conference. A rubricwith emphasis on incorporating appropriate engineering standards and multiple designconstraints was used to assess the group performance. Confidential peer-reviews were then usedto assess the performance and

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Pedagogical Changes to a Capstone Course to Foster Refinement of Professional Skills

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 1
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Corinna Marie Fleischmann P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy; Hudson V. Jackson P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy; Kassim M. Tarhini P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

project, anticipated capstone specific products and deliverables, design and testingapproaches, timelines, and plans for demonstrating each of the ABET Student Outcomes. EPICScourse standard assessment practices applied to capstone projects include notebook documentationof work and accomplishments, weekly and summative reflections, design review presentations,transition documents, and peer evaluations. The notebook is filled with data on all the project-related activities the students are actively involved in, often with links to specific work artifacts,explanations of them, and concise narratives explaining the student's specific individualcontribution to them. The weekly and summative semester reflections ask students to write brieflyabout

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Work-in-progress: Evaluating student support in a civil and environmental engineering program

Conference Session: Student Services & Supports
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Leslie Hopkinson, West Virginia University; Lynnette Michaluk, West Virginia University; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Aimee Morewood, West Virginia University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

0.5 Engineering faculty connections I had an engineering faculty member who I consider a role model. 4 4.8 1.3 I was mentored by an engineering faculty member. 4 4.0 1.0 I had the opportunity to network with engineering faculty members. 4 4.5 1.3 I knew faculty members in my major who I would feel comfortable asking to write 4 4.5 1.3 a recommendation letter. I had engineering faculty members with whom I could relate. 4 4.8 1.3 Engineering peer connections I regularly socialized with engineering students outside of class

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Integrating a Design Project to Bridge Experiment for Statics learning in General Engineering Education

Conference Session: Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Civil Engineering Division
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Yingxiao Song, Muskingum University
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

hourLearning Outcome AssessmentThe assessment methods for this comprehensive bridge project encompasses two primaryassessment methods: performance-based assessment and technical writing. The assessmentframework is structured to ensure a multifaceted analysis of each team's output, focusing on bothquantitative and qualitative metrics.The performance of the student-designed bridges is appraised according to two main criteria:data comparison, which accounts for 70% of the overall assessment, and peer reviews, whichcontribute the remaining 30%. The quantitative assessment hinges on the comparison of themaximum force sustained by structural members in both the original and the redesigned bridges.This comparison is determined by Equation (1), which

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Board 31: Case Study: Reimagining a Design Project with 3D-printed Concrete

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Afeefa Rahman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Casey J Rodgers, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

requires student teams to communicate their progressand findings in two written reports and an oral presentation. The first written report is focused ontheir mixture testing and their standard test development. This report is in the form of amemorandum where conciseness and precision are emphasized in the writing. The second reportis the culmination of the project with all of their testing, iterative design documentation, andcomparison of performance of the final products. In addition to the final report, students presentto the instructors and peers which allows them to ask questions and compare methodologiesbetween the groups as they prepare the final written report. The three report styles(memorandum, presentation, and comprehensive report

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Why Students Select the Civil Engineering Major

Conference Session: Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Holistic Program Topics
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: William Graves, United States Military Academy, West Point; Thomas James Matarazzo, United States Military Academy, West Point; Brock E. Barry, P.E., United States Military Academy, West Point; Elizabeth Bristow; Mark Evans, United States Military Academy, West Point
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

-of-class assignments and most involvereflective writing activities. Prior to submitting their essay, students exchanged papers andprovided one-another with a peer review. Essays were revised based on peer-feedback and thenwere turned-in for grading. Students were not aware that their essays would be analyzed relativeto the nine motivation areas.During a review of the essay produced by the first cohort of students, the grader generated a listof the most common motivations to the prompt. A total of ten different motivations wereidentified in the first administration. Those same ten motivations have been used in allsubsequent essay reviews. The ten response areas used were:  Challenging,  Family/mentor influence,  Hands-on

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In Their Own Words: The Community College Experience toward an Engineering Baccalaureate Degree

Conference Session: Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Holistic Students
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joan Z. Carter, Inver Hills Community College
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

pathway offers a lower-cost, quality education, allowing students of allmath levels access to an engineering degree with courses that transfer to a four-year institution.These students gained the skills necessary to be successful and were able to earn an engineeringdegree with little debt. Relationships with peers and authority figures were crucial to thestudents’ successful journey.Through collaboration, students learn more and gain a deeper understanding of the material.Students need multiple sources of encouragement, recognition, and successes to persist towardan engineering degree. Seeing themselves in a role model is beneficial. Engineering lifestyle,comfort, money, and making a positive difference were factors in choosing an

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Do Independent Studies Help Students Learn Better? A Case Study on Student Perception and Attitude

Conference Session: Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Civil Engineering Division
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: M A Karim, Kennesaw State University; Youngguk Seo, Kennesaw State University; Parth Bhavsar, Kennesaw State University
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

towards independent study through a questionnairesurvey via Qualtrics. The survey questions were strategically designed to explore the benefits oflearning, the long-term retention of acquired knowledge, and the overall learning processes.Analysis of the data demonstrated a positive student perception and attitude towards a fewcrucial skills, such as teamwork and time management, technical writing and subject matterproficiency, Excel uses, data analytics, communications, and organizational timeline skills.Students expressed a preference for the hands-on aspect and freedom associated with theundergraduate research. Furthermore, students acknowledged the significant influence ofundergraduate research on their academic careers, citing improved

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Designing a New Civil Engineering Curriculum to Prepare Tomorrow’s Engineer

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) - ASCE Collaborations
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Elizabeth G. Jones, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

) Geomatics for Civil Engineers (3) Writing (3) Chemistry 2 or 3 (17) Calculus 3 (4) Physics 2 (4) Statics (3) Fine arts (3) Dynamics (3) Communication Differential 4 (15) Skills (3) Equations (3) Mechanics of Introduction to Transportation Engineering (3

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Instilling professionalism and teamwork in the large Statics course

Conference Session: Effective Teaching Potpourri
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Shinae Jang, University of Connecticut; Christa L. Taylor, University of Connecticut
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

assigned teams at designated tables tocomplete teamwork activities, problem-solving exercises, peer assessments, and self-reflections.Seating assignments are randomized weekly, and the updated seating chart is uploaded byWednesday morning, allowing students to check their table assignment before Thursday’s session.Each team consists of three students, with two teams sharing a table. The weekly homeworkassignment is due on Friday night, reinforcing concepts covered throughout the week. Figure 2 Weekly Course Activity PlanFor each the Statics section of 180 students, 20 hours of graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) areallocated to assist with instruction, along with one undergraduate teaching assistant (UTA)working nine

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Enhancing self-efficacy among civil engineering undergraduates using hand-on pedagogy

Conference Session: Self-Efficacy & Mindset
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Michael Oluwafemi Ige, Morgan State University; Samuel Sola Akosile, Morgan State University; Tolulope Abiri, Morgan State University; Grace Yemisi Balogun, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

-on learning strategies to improveretention and performance among civil engineering students. Additionally, incorporating 3structured activities that encourage student reflection and peer learning may further enhance theseoutcomes, contributing to a more student-centered and effective civil engineering education.Theoretical FrameworkSocial Cognitive TheoryBandura's Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) provides a foundational framework for understandinghow individuals acquire and regulate behaviors through the dynamic interaction of personal,behavioral, and environmental factors.[7]. This theory emphasizes the importance of observationallearning, self

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Impact of a Sustainability-Focused Programming Intervention on Civil Engineering Student Self-Efficacy and Interest

Conference Session: Sustainability & Civil Engineering
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Laura Doyle, Santa Clara University
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

mention programming 7out of 17 female students versus 2 out of 18 male students). One female student responded ““Theproject helped me improve my confidence in my ability to write computer programs and debugas even though there were lab codes…, there was no right way to code a solution to myproblem.”First-Generation Status Differences in ResponsesTen students identified as first-generation. Of these, 6 reported growth in interpersonal skills, andall 10 in job-related and course-based skills from the project and course. For interpersonal skills,compared to continuing generation peers, first generation students more frequently mentionedteamwork (4 of 10 first generation students vs 7 of 25 continuing generation students) and help-seeking (3 of 10 vs

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A Flipped Classroom Setting Trial in GIS Course

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Instructional Technology 1
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Namita Shrestha, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Timothy Chow, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

), and he currently serves as a member of the ASEE Data Collections Advisory Board, as well as a Peer Reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and for the OAAAQA Register of External Reviewers . Timothy has a PhD from Indiana State University in Technology Management with specialization in Quality Systems. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Flipped Classroom setting trial in GIS course.1 IntroductionFlipped classes have gained increasing popularity in undergraduate civil engineering courses [1, 2] This teaching approach allowsstudents to actively participate in the learning activities while the instructors serve as facilitator assisting and

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A Case Study on Using a Mini Project in Structural Material Testing to Address ABET Student Outcomes

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 4
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lekshmi Sasidharan, University of Arkansas; Tariq Sweidan, University of Arkansas; Abigail Mayhan, University of Arkansas; Pratik Ghimire, University of Arkansas; Suman Kumar Mitra, University of Arkansas
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

density of concrete. 6. Describe the effect of pozzolans on the compressive strength of concrete. 7. Understand that different pozzolans have different effects on the properties of concrete. 8. Understand that the properties of concrete can vary based on the quantity of pozzolan added.Methodology The objective of the mini-project was to investigate how a supplementary cementitiousmaterial (SCM) affects the properties of fresh and hardened concrete. The students collaboratedwith their peers to generate different ideas, and based on classroom knowledge, they identifiedseveral potential SCMs. However, due to material availability in the lab, the groups were advisedto use fly ash and silica fume for their mini

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Board 39B: Navigating Intersectional Identities in Civil Engineering Education and Practice

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Elliott Clement, Oregon State University; Renee M. Desing, The Ohio State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

of S&E bachelor’s degrees were awarded to women in 2018—women’srepresentation varies greatly by field and women are still underrepresented in S&E occupations”[1]. While representation of some student populations has seen an increase in the past decades(e.g., Latinx/Hispanic students have seen an increase in share of Science and EngineeringBachelor’s degrees awarded from 8% in 2008 to 12% in 2018 [1]), others have been stagnatingor declining (e.g., Black and African American students changing from 4.7% to 4.3% from 2008to 2018 [1]).Underrepresentation affects students’ ways of experiencing engineering education and practiceand creates unique sets of challenges compared to their majority-representing peers. Experiencessuch as “cold

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You’re not on your own kid: Integrating General Education into a First Year Civil Engineering Introductory Course

Conference Session: Focus on the First Year
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Angel Ari Perez-Mejia, Quinnipiac University
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

content (e.g. economics, ethics) and skills (e.g. writing, oral presentations) that are usefuland necessary for both personal and professional development. However, students can often seethese courses as not useful or unrelated to their future careers. In this study, a first semestercourse in Civil Engineering was designed and delivered to make deliberate and clear theconnections between the general education portion of the curriculum and students’ future careersas civil engineers. An existing instrument was adapted to measure student aptitudes towardsdifferent skills and knowledge typically presented in general education courses and given to thestudent pre and post instruction, revealing statistically meaningful increases in the

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CE for Good: Equity, Justice, and Inclusion in a Highway Design and Construction Course (Case Study)

Conference Session: Broadening Participation in Civil Engineering
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Bin (Brenda) Zhou, Central Connecticut State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

aboutone month collaborating with one or two team members to further develop their thoughts on EJIin a team project. Thanks to its OpenRoads module, this course is assigned to a classroom withcomputers. Students are given about fifteen minutes at the end of the two case study lectures tosearch online, develop their short essay outlines, and ask any questions they may have. This firstEJI assignment is promptly graded and returned to students, offering plenty of time andnecessary feedback for students to work on their team projects. Students are encouraged tocollaborate with peers they know and are interested in similar topics. After teams are officiallyconfirmed, students work outside class while the course moves on to highway geometric designand

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Board 44B: Work in Progress: TikTok Format Videos to Improve Communicating Science in Engineering Students

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Samantha Elizabeth Paucarina; Josué David Batallas; Miguel Andres Guerra, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador; Vanessa Guerra, University of Virginia
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

formationof the scientific image both within the scientific communities themselves and outside of them [10].Currently, social platforms have promoted the development of new media, increasing new andinnovative methods for reading and writing, allowing the audience to increase as compared totraditional media. This is how the information is transmitted immediately and interactively,making the communication process more effective [11]–[15]. According to Pantoja "socialnetworks provide new possibilities to compensate for the open imbalance between the needs ofsocial communication and the means necessary for that communication" [16].Since the inception of social media in the late 1990s, it has had an unprecedented influence on ourpersonal and professional

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What’s in a Grade? Current Practices and Strategies to Evaluate Learning in Engineering Courses

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 2
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific; David A Saftner, University of Minnesota Duluth; Tanya Kunberger P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

questions on homework assignmentsFigure 4: Weight of each type of question used in a typical homework assignment, based onaveragesProjects and reportsAs shown in Table 2, 50% of faculty indicated they used group projects or papers and 27%individual projects or papers in their courses. Faculty reported that roughly a quarter of the gradefor these deliverables was based on writing, formatting, mechanics, style, etc. The other threequarters of the grade was based on the technical content. There was no significant difference inthis breakdown between individual vs. group assignments.Exams and quizzesThe survey asked several questions about exams and quizzes. Among respondents, 5% reportednot using any exams or quizzes and instead used alternative